Cisco NCS 5501 User Manual

CHAPTER 2
Prepare for Installation
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Review Installation Roadmap, page 3
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Review Safety Guidelines, page 4
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Review Installation Guidelines, page 5
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Procure Tools and Equipment, page 5
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Prepare Your Location , page 7
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Prepare Yourself , page 8
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Prepare Rack for Chassis Installation, page 10
Review Installation Roadmap
The figure, Installation Workflow, lists the steps to install Cisco NCS 5500 Series fixed-port chassis and its
components and prepare the system for operation. Use this workflow as a reference to ensure that all components
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 5500 Series Fixed-Port Routers
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Cisco NCS 5501 Specifications

General

Product Name	Cisco NCS 5501
Category	Network Router
Rack Units	1 RU
Total Number of Ports	54
DRAM	16 GB
Flash Memory	64 GB
Memory	16 GB DRAM
Forwarding Capacity	Up to 1.2 Tbps
Operating System	Cisco IOS XR
Switching Capacity	Up to 1.2 Tbps
Throughput	Up to 1.2 Tbps
Power Supply	Dual AC/DC
Storage	64 GB
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Humidity	5% to 85% non-condensing